Llanberis via Moel Eilio up Foel Gron (Snowdonia): route map, distance and time
629 m · Snowdonia
A hard mountain walk to the summit from Snowdon car park opposite Snowdon Mountain Railway.
Llanberis via Moel Eilio starts at about 115 m and gains 622 m over 5.0 km to 611 m on the track. The first kilometre climbs 75 m. The steepest kilometre is the one ending at 3 km, which climbs 188 m at an average of 19%, with a 500 m stretch from 1.7 km at about 25%. The final kilometre eases to the top. About 22% of the way is steeper than 1 in 5, so expect hands-on-knees going and a slow descent.
Llanberis via Moel Eilio at a glance
| Distance | 5.0 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Climb on the track | 622 m up, 125 m down on the way |
| Start and top of the track | 115 m to 715 m (summit 629 m) |
| Steepest 500 m | About 25%, from 1.7 km |
| Steeper than 1 in 5 | 22% of the way |
| Grade | Hard |
| Start | Snowdon car park opposite Snowdon Mountain Railway, LL55 4TD |
| Start grid reference | SH 582 597 |
| Summit grid reference | SH 560 568 |
| Parking | Snowdon car park opposite Snowdon Mountain Railway; the postcode is approximate |
Llanberis via Moel Eilio map
The track from the start (green) to the summit (blue), with a marker at each kilometre.
Height profile and getting to the start
Near the start
- Y Gwynedd0.4 km
- Sports Bar0.5 km
- The Heights0.6 km
- Platform Grill0.0 km
- Llygad Yr Haul0.4 km
- Coffee Pot0.4 km
- Public toilets0.0 km
- Public toilets0.4 km
- Public toilets0.7 km
- Llwyn Celyn bach1.0 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
Download the Llanberis via Moel Eilio GPX
Ascent only: plan your way down. A planning track, not checked on the ground; it doesn't show safe scrambling moves. Track data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), heights from a terrain model.
Llanberis via Moel Eilio kilometre by kilometre
Height, climb and average gradient for each kilometre of the track, with a grid reference at the end of each one to check your position on the map.
| At | Height | Climb | Gradient | Grid ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 km | 190 m | +75 m | 7% | SH 576 592 |
| 2 km | 340 m | +149 m | 15% | SH 569 590 |
| 3 km | 528 m | +188 m | 19% | SH 561 583 |
| 4 km | 709 m | +181 m | 18% | SH 555 576 |
| 5 km | 611 m | -98 m | -10% | SH 560 568 |
How long Llanberis via Moel Eilio takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 40m | 2h 30m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 0m | 3h 0m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 30m | 3h 45m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
Foel Gron summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Foel Gron right now. The main Foel Gron page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Foel Gron forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Snowdonia forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Foel Gron
More about Foel Gron, with the live forecast.
Challenges that include Foel Gron
More walks from Snowdon car park opposite Snowdon Mountain Railway
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Llanberis Path via Bwlch Glas up Crib y Ddysgl
- Llanberis Path up Snowdon
- Llanberis via Bwlch Maesgwm up Moel Cynghorion
Other routes up Foel Gron
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowdon Ranger and western foothill paths | 4.1 km one way | 550 m | 1h 45m | Hard |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at SH 582 597, the summit at SH 560 568), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Llanberis via Moel Eilio: questions and answers
How far is Llanberis via Moel Eilio?
Llanberis via Moel Eilio is 5.0 km one way to the summit of Foel Gron. There and back by the same way is about 10.0 km.
How steep is Llanberis via Moel Eilio?
The steepest 500 m averages about 25%, starting 1.7 km from the start, and 22% of the way is steeper than 1 in 5. Llanberis via Moel Eilio climbs 622 m in all on the track.
Where do you park for Llanberis via Moel Eilio?
Llanberis via Moel Eilio starts from Snowdon car park opposite Snowdon Mountain Railway (postcode LL55 4TD). The grid reference is SH 582 597. Snowdon car park opposite Snowdon Mountain Railway; the postcode is approximate
Is Llanberis via Moel Eilio suitable for beginners?
Not as a first mountain. Peakify grades it Hard: steep, rough ground where a slip matters. Build up on an easier route first.
Is there a GPX for Llanberis via Moel Eilio?
Yes. Download it from this page. It is an ascent-only planning track from the start to the summit, plotted on OpenStreetMap paths and not checked on the ground.